Addressing the Gender Disparity in the Access and Delivery of Chronic kidney disease care -the next focus of care

Dr Shobhana Nayak Rao; Mrs Usha Bapat

Volume : X, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Addressing the Gender Disparity in the Access and Delivery of Chronic kidney disease care -the next focus of care

Dr Shobhana Nayak Rao, Mrs Usha Bapat

Abstract :

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately a little more than 10% of the world’s adult population and is amongst the top 20 causes of death worldwide. The World Kidney Day and International Womens’ day having coincided in the year 2018 ought into focus this issue and offered us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of women’s health , specifically kidney health and the effects and ramifications it may have on the health of the community as well as future generations. There remain even in the 21st century gender differences around the world in access to education, medical care and participation in clinical studies pertaining to their health. Disparities in care of CKD in women has profound consequences for global health as well have implications for a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases in future progeny. This article attempts to review the global gender disparity in chronic kidney disease care based on existing and published data.